🇸🇴Somalia Visa for Egyptian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa on arrival

Egyptian passport holders can get a visa on arrival for Somalia, so no visa is needed before travelling.

Holders of ordinary passports are eligible for visa on arrival. No max stay days confirmed on official source; some aggregators cite 30 days but this is unconfirmed from a live official page.

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Entering Somalia on an Egyptian passport

  • → Obtain your visa at the Somalia border/airport on arrival; carry the required fee and documents. Apply here ↗

Somalia visa cost for Egyptian citizens

Somaliland Visa on Arrival (Hargeisa and other Somaliland-controlled airports)

Fee not published by Somalia

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Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Other Somalia visa categories (5)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Somalia. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

Work Permit

Issued to foreign nationals who intend to take up employment or provide professional services in Somalia.

One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Specific conditions, fees, and processing times not published on official sources as of research date. Applied through the Immigration Directorate.

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Education and Research Visa

Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Somalia for educational study or academic research purposes.

One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Specific conditions, fees, and processing times not published on official sources as of research date.

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Temporary Residence

Grants foreign nationals the right to reside in Somalia on a temporary basis for an extended period.

multiple entry

One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Holders of valid temporary residence permits are exempt from the eTAS (Electronic Travel Authorisation) requirement per SCAA AIC A 10/2025. Specific conditions and fees not published on official sources as of research date.

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Permanent Residence

Grants foreign nationals the right to reside in Somalia indefinitely on a permanent basis.

multiple entry

One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Holders of valid permanent residence permits are exempt from the eTAS (Electronic Travel Authorisation) requirement per SCAA AIC A 10/2025. Specific conditions and fees not published on official sources as of research date.

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Multiple-Entry Visa

Issued to foreign nationals who need to enter Somalia more than once during the visa's validity period, rather than the standard single-entry eTAS/e-visa.

multiple entry

Listed as a selectable visa type ('multiple') on the official Immigration and Naturalization Directorate (IND) visa application form (info@immigration.gov.so), alongside Entry/Transit, Tourist, Work, Resident, Permanent, Education and Special visa. Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa are exempt from the eTAS requirement per SCAA AIC A 10/2025. Specific fee, stay length, and validity not stated on the IND form or on a live official page as of research date. Note: the IND form also lists a 'Special visa' category, omitted here because no official source defines its purpose.

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Somalia visa for Egyptian citizens — FAQ

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Somalia?

No advance visa is required — Egyptian citizens get a visa on arrival at the border.

What documents do Egyptian citizens need for Somalia?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Somalia visa category — check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

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